AWS Security: The craft of configuration

Mastering AWS Security with patience and perseverance 

Your company has already arrived in Amazon’s cloud and has thus taken an important step into the future of cloud computing. But the devil is in the details: its countless configuration options are indeed one of the strengths of AWS. But they can also lead to unexpected vulnerabilities. 

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn how to master AWS configuration even without a dedicated background in security. “It’s not rocket science,” as the saying goes - but it is a craft. So patience, perseverance, and high standards in your own work are required to achieve mastery. Continuous improvement is the key: you can move a small step closer to perfection every day. 

This whitepaper answers the following questions: 

• What is the impact of configuration mistakes in AWS? Why are they not only problematic but costly?
• How can the AWS Security Hub be used to help secure AWS infrastructure? What are the benefits?
• Why is AWS Config a "must have" for security in the AWS environment? What key features does it offer?
• What are the most common mistakes made when configuring AWS? How can organisations avoid these?
• What are some proven strategies and approaches that organisations can adopt to help them master AWS? security with patience and continuous effort?